Tritace may also be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems and complications in patients aged 55 years or more with:

Heart disease caused by poor blood flow in the blood vessels of the heart , poor circulation in the hands or feet, or stroke

Patients with diabetes and with the following conditions that are considered at risk: high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, kidney problem, a current smoker, or previous disease of the blood vessels.

Action

Tritace belongs to a group of medicines called ACE inhibitors. It works by widening the blood vessels, which results in the decrease of pressure in the blood vessels, helping to make it easier for your heart to pump blood. Hence, this increases the oxygen supply to your heart.

Also, by increasing the oxygen supply to your heart, your heart does not have to work as hard, which may decrease the risk of further damage on your heart which could lead to a heart attack.

Tritace also improves blood circulation through the small blood vessels in the kidneys, which assists the kidney to work more efficiently. Thus, this helps to slow down the progression of kidney damage.

Dose advice

Your doctor will inform you of how many tablets or capsules you will need to take each day. This depends on your condition. Take Tritace only when prescribed by your doctor.

Your doctor will select a suitable dose of Tritace for you. You should follow all your doctor’s directions carefully. They may differ from the information below. The usual dose of Tritace is:

for high blood pressure, 2.5 mg to 10 mg per day.

for heart failure, 5 mg to 10 mg per day.

for kidney problems, 1.25 mg to 5 mg per day.

for cardiovascular risk, 2.5 mg to 10 mg per day.

Depending on your response, your doctor may adjust the dose.

This medicine should be swallowed whole with plenty of fluid at about the same time each day

This medicine may cause dizziness on standing. If you become dizzy, sit or lie down. In order to minimize the dizziness, get up gradually from sitting or lying

Do not take potassium supplements while you are taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to

This medicine may affect mental alertness and / or coordination. If affected, do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery

If swelling of face, lips or tongue is experienced, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist

This medicine can cause a persistent, dry cough in some people. If you are unsure of any symptoms that you have, seek medical advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

You should limit your consumption of food containing high amounts of potassium e.g apricots, potatoes.

You should have your blood pressure regularly checked especially during the start of treatment

You should be monitored for your kidney function and potassium levels while taking Tritace. Consult your doctor about this.

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you.

Use in children:

The safety and effectiveness of Tritace has not been established in children.

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Common side effects

All medicines have side effects. Most commonly the side effects are minor however some can be more serious. Usually the benefits of taking a medication outweigh the associated side effects. Your Doctor would have considered these side effects before starting you on Tritace.

Common side effects are those which occur in more than 1% of patients given Tritace. These include;